Alexandria History
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History
Alexandria Forum: Exploring Civil Rights in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Friday, October 18, 2024, Historic Alexandria will host the Alexandria Forum. This day-long symposium focuses on the interpretation…
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Community News
New Film Documents Alexandria’s Efforts to Shed Light on involvement in Slave Trade, Lynchings
ALEXANDRIA, VA-As part of the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, a film premiere is taking place at the George Washington National…
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Take a Sunday Stroll and Connect with the Shadows of History
Alexandria, VA – Review: True Tales of Old Alexandria Publisher: History Press Author: Ted Pulliam Reviewed by: Ralph Peluso, Literary…
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Community News
Alexandria Library Hosting Second Annual Black Family Reunion Event
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria Library is once again hosting the Black Family Reunion event Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3…
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Why Does History Matter? Historic Alexandria Asking for Responses in New Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Historic Alexandria takes charge in preserving historic sites in the city. Today (Feb. 20) the organization released a survey…
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Press Release
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Give Tours at Alexandria’s Historic Gadsby’s Tavern
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, part of the Office of Historic Alexandria, is recruiting volunteers to lead guided tours. Guided tours…
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Entertainment
Sips & Secrets: Lee-Fendall House’s Speakeasy Fundraiser Returns to Alexandria Sept. 23
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Go back to the Roaring Twenties on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Lee-Fendall House Museum is inviting the…
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Commemorate D-Day And the Women Spies Who Helped Win the War in Europe
Alexandria, VA – Swing dancers, a 1940s Jazz Band, General George Patton resurrected, Fife and Drum Corps, and the “Women…
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Press Release
Why Does History Matter? Send Historic Alexandria Your Thoughts in Annual Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Why does history matter? Help Historic Alexandria to answer this question! We want to know how…
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Celebrate Archeology This October!
Alexandria, VA – The Virginia Department of Historic Resources celebrates Archaeology Month each October through special events and programs throughout…
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